Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650

Here is a in depth overview of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony W650, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and W650 (16MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was unveiled 6 years earlier than the W650 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-1L matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1L has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L and the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and W650 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W650 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.